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FALL 2025
Michael Novelli 10/22/25 Michael Novelli 10/22/25

FALL 2025

FALL 2025

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Where Faith Meets: How Spirituality Shapes the RCMA Community

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Planner Resources

  • DESTINATIONS: Kansas City

  • INSIGHTS: Cultivating a Healthy Volunteer Team

  • RCMA FOCUS: Emerge Keynotes

  • RCMA FOCUS: Emerge Education

  • RCMA FOCUS: CEO Search Update

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SUMMER 2025
Michael Novelli 6/17/25 Michael Novelli 6/17/25

SUMMER 2025

SUMMER 2025

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: The Value of CVBs: Essential Partners in Event Planning

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Partnering with CVBs

  • DESTINATIONS: New Orleans

  • INSIGHTS: Understanding Contracts

  • RCMA FOCUS: EMERGE 2026 Hotels

  • RCMA FOCUS: EMERGE 2026 Opening Reception

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SPRING 2025
Michael Novelli 3/11/25 Michael Novelli 3/11/25

SPRING 2025

SPRING 2025

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Emerging in Phoenix

  • FEATURE: Harding University Students Experience Emerge

  • TIPS & TRENDS: 2025 Trends

  • DESTINATIONS: Anaheim, California

  • INSIGHTS: High Tech, Low Cost & DYI

  • RCMA FOCUS: New CFMP Awardees

  • RCMA FOCUS: Planner Survey Insights

  • RCMA FOCUS: Jeffrey Perrin Honored

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WINTER 2024
Michael Novelli 1/7/25 Michael Novelli 1/7/25

WINTER 2024

WINTER 2024

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Giving Back: Adding Meaningful Service to Your Event

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Adding Service to Your Event

  • DESTINATIONS: Valley Forge

  • RCMA INSIGHTS: Best Practices for Successful Registration

  • FOCUS: EMERGE Details & Keynotes

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FALL 2024
Michael Novelli 10/14/24 Michael Novelli 10/14/24

FALL 2024

FALL 2024

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Mental Well-Being for You & Your Events

  • FEATURE: An Open Conversation About Mental Health

  • FEATURE: Hyatt's 7 Principles of Mindful Meetings

  • DESTINATIONS: Milwaukee

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Mental Well-Being Tips

  • RCMA FOCUS: EMERGE 2025 Monday Tours

  • RCMA INSIGHTS: Mental Health First Aid

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SUMMER 2024
Michael Novelli 6/24/24 Michael Novelli 6/24/24

SUMMER 2024

SUMMER 2024

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Building Dynamic Volunteer Teams

  • DESTINATIONS: ATL Airport District

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Recruit Volunteers Like a Pro

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Write Irresistible Volunteer Opportunities

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Make Your Volunteer Experience Unforgettable

  • RCMA FOCUS: RCMA Board Seeking Nominations

  • RCMA INSIGHTS: Understanding AI for the Meeting Planner

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SPRING 2024
Michael Novelli 3/27/24 Michael Novelli 3/27/24

SPRING 2024

SPRING 2024

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Together in San Antonio for EMERGE 2024!

  • DESTINATIONS: Greater Ontario, California

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Key Trends for the Future of Events

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Convene’s Forecast: Events are on the Rise

  • TIPS & TRENDS: What Event Attendees Value Most

  • RCMA FOCUS: New CFMP Awardees

  • RCMA FOCUS: Serving in San Antonio



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WINTER 2023
Michael Novelli 11/21/23 Michael Novelli 11/21/23

WINTER 2023

WINTER 2023

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Partnering with Venues: What Planners Should Know

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Four Things Venues Need from Planners

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Make Your RFP Standout

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Working Well with Convention Services

  • DESTINATIONS: Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • RCMA FOCUS: EMERGE 2024 Education

  • RCMA FOCUS: RCMA Board Chair Hutchinson to Focus on Member Wellness



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FALL 2023
Michael Novelli 9/22/23 Michael Novelli 9/22/23

FALL 2023

FALL 2023

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Hybrid Events: What We’ve Learned and What’s Next

  • DESTINATIONS: Topeka, Kansas

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Defining Types of Hybrid Events

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Six Keys to Hybrid Events in 2023

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Myths and Truths About Hybrid Events

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Understanding Your Hybrid Event Audience

  • INDUSTRY: Hotels Offer Incentives to Attract Staff

  • INDUSTRY: Milwaukee’s Baird Center Doubling Size



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SUMMER 2023
Michael Novelli 6/26/23 Michael Novelli 6/26/23

SUMMER 2023

SUMMER 2023

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: 20 Keys to Successful Event Planning

  • DESTINATIONS: Winston-Salem

  • DESTINATIONS: Cartersville-Bartow

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Avoid Common Planning Headaches

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Practice Gratitude at Your Event

  • SPOTLIGHT: RCMA Regional in Branson

  • INDUSTRY: Plant Trees with Experience Kissimmee



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SPRING 2023
Michael Novelli 4/3/23 Michael Novelli 4/3/23

SPRING 2023

SPRING 2023

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Faith Meets in Chattanooga for Emerge 2023

  • DESTINATIONS: Louisville Has it All!

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Business Trends Impacting Events

  • RCMA STORIES: Dr. Harry Schmidt

  • RCMA STORIES: Dean Jones

  • SPOTLIGHT: Meet Our New CFMP Awardees!

  • SPOTLIGHT: RCMA Board Updates

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WINTER 2022
Michael Novelli 11/21/22 Michael Novelli 11/21/22

WINTER 2022

WINTER 2022

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Creative Budgeting Amidst Rising Costs

  • FEATURE: Navigating Rising Costs: A Hotelier's Perspective

  • DESTINATIONS: Live the Life in Virginia Beach!

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Advice from the Pros on Managing Increased Costs

  • SPOTLIGHT: 50th Anniversary Road Tour Recap

  • SPOTLIGHT: Emerge Keynote Speakers

  • INDUSTRY: New and Renovated Convention Centers

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FALL 2022
Michael Novelli 9/28/22 Michael Novelli 9/28/22

FALL 2022

FALL 2022

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Integrating Health and Wellness Into Your Event

  • DESTINATIONS: A Hidden Gem: Ridgecrest Conference Center

  • DESTINATIONS: A Hidden Gem: YMCA of the Rockies

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Wellness Trends for Meetings & Events

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Creative Wellness Ideas & Activities

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Wellbeing for Conferences

  • INDUSTRY: Hotel-Labor Shortage Update

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SUMMER 2022
Michael Novelli 6/15/22 Michael Novelli 6/15/22

SUMMER 2022

Summer 2022

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Event Education: How to provide the best breakouts, workshops, and more!

  • DESTINATIONS: The Cincy Region: Welcoming Faith and Family

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Creative Formats for Education Breakouts

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Breakout Grab-and-Go Ideas

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Optimizing Event Education

  • SPOTLIGHT: EMERGE 2023 Keynotes

  • INDUSTRY: Attendees Seek Post-Event Leisure Time at Destinations

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SPRING 2022
Michael Novelli 3/14/22 Michael Novelli 3/14/22

SPRING 2022

Spring 2022

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Celebrating in Sacramento! RCMA Gathers for Emerge 2022

  • DESTINATIONS: Greenville, SC: Sunshine & Southern Hospitality

  • TIPS & TRENDS: 5 Meeting Industry Trends That Are Changing the Face of Events

  • TIPS & TRENDS: PCMA’s EVENT TRENDS We'll Be Watching in 2022

  • SPOTLIGHT: New CMFP Awardees!

  • INDUSTRY: Al Hutchinson Featured in PCMA’s Groundbreakers

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WINTER 2021
Michael Novelli 12/15/21 Michael Novelli 12/15/21

WINTER 2021

Winter 2021

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Wisdom from Experience: Insights from Expert Planners

  • DESTINATIONS: There’s Room to Meet in Phoenix

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Best Advice from 18 Industry Experts

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Top Tips from Event Planners

  • TIPS & TRENDS: What Pro Event Planners Are Leaning On

  • SPOTLIGHT: EMERGE 2022 Education Preview

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FALL 2021
Michael Novelli 10/7/21 Michael Novelli 10/7/21

FALL 2021

Fall 2021

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: THE MAGIC OF CVBs: How Convention & Visitors Bureaus Help Make Your Events Even Better!

  • DESTINATIONS: Hidden Gems: AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

  • DESTINATIONS: Hidden Gems: TUCSON, ARIZONA

  • WELCOME: CVB MAGIC by Katherine DiPietro, CHSE

  • TIPS & TRENDS: The Benefits of Working with a CVB/DMO

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Strategic Questions to Ask CVBs

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SUMMER 2021
Michael Novelli 7/12/21 Michael Novelli 7/12/21

SUMMER 2021

Summer 2021

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Faith: How Spirituality Shapes the RCMA Community

  • DESTINATION: Spokane is in Full Bloom!

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Office Work Will Never Be The Same

  • TIPS & TRENDS: The Human Need to Meet

  • RCMA SPOTLIGHT: Emerge 21 Session Videos

  • RCMA SPOTLIGHT: RCMA Board of Directors – Role, Responsibilities, & Nomination Process

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SPRING 2021
Michael Novelli 4/12/21 Michael Novelli 4/12/21

SPRING 2021

Spring 2021

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: EMERGING IN CHARLOTTE: A Spirit of Hopefulness

  • DESTINATION: Hospitality & Diversity Abound in Buffalo

  • TIPS & TRENDS: AMEX Meetings & Events Forecast – PCMA Summary

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Navigating Changing Dynamics in the Meetings Industry

  • COMMUNITY NEWS: CFMP Awardees

  • RCMA SPOTLIGHT: Emerge 2021 Photo Gallery

  • Thoughts on Emerge 2021… from the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority



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WINTER 2020
Michael Novelli 12/9/20 Michael Novelli 12/9/20

WINTER 2020

Winter 2020

HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT:

  • FEATURE: Emerging Planners: Rising Stars in the Events Industry

  • FEATURE: Six Tips for Mentoring Aspiring Event Planners

  • TIPS & TRENDS: The Benefits of Mentoring for Meeting Professionals

  • TIPS & TRENDS: Finding an Event Mentor That’s Right for You

  • TIPS & TRENDS: 12 Practical Tips for Mentoring

  • DESTINATION: Memphis: The River City is All New

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